Toa Payoh / Regular / Rehab Support Volunteer

About the Activity

This is a role that offers support and encouragement, both physically and emotionally, to enhance the senior's overall well-being during their rehab sessions.

Volunteers must be:

• Minimally 16 years old
• Dressed in appropriate attire (no short/tight or revealing clothes) – smart casual
• Able to commit at least 3-5 slots a week
  • Shifts to choose from:
    • 9:00am – 12:00pm
    • 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Volunteers are expected to:

• Assist the rehab team to take vitals and assist the client in the machine to operate (training will be provided)
• Accompany the senior during their rehab session, providing companionship.
• Engage in friendly conversations to make the senior feel more comfortable and less anxious during the session.
• Offer assistance with mobility, if needed. This may include helping the senior move between exercise equipment or assisting with balance exercises.
• Ensure the senior's safety during the session by helping to prevent accidents or falls. This may involve spotting the senior during certain exercises or providing a helping hand when needed.